Hormone Optimization: Why Traditional Primary Care Falls Short and How Blue Spruce Health is Leading the Way
Hormone Optimization: Why Traditional Primary Care Falls Short and How Blue Spruce Health is Leading the Way Hormones are the silent players in the game of health, driving everything from energy and mood to sexual health, metabolism, and overall well-being. Yet, most primary care doctors overlook or minimize their importance, often resorting to the outdated approach of placing patients within “normal” ranges—regardless of whether those levels are truly optimal for the individual. Why does this matter? Because the conventional “normal” is often a one-size-fits-all range that doesn’t account for the nuanced needs of every person’s body. This approach leads to millions of patients walking away from their appointments feeling unheard and under-treated, even as they continue to struggle with fatigue, weight gain, decreased libido, and a general sense of malaise. The Issue with Traditional Primary Care Most traditional primary care providers (PCPs) are stretched thin with high patient ...